History Heartwarming / MenAtArms

* Every City Watch book shows Carrot's loyalty to and affection for Vimes, but given the plot of this one, it's especially touching. Carrot always puts what is right and necessary above what he personally wants (he'd rather be a watchman than a king), and though a later scene shows he's not afraid of Vimes and will fight him if necessary, he largely uses Vimes as a guiding stone for what to do (although, admittedly, his refusal of vampire watch members because of Vimes's firm insistence against such a thing shows an uglier side to both). Therefore, Carrot's refusal of his birthright is only partly because of his almost preternatural heroism. He listens to Vimes say, 'the city shouldn't have a king,' and he believes this to be right because Vimes is saying it.

* Sybil is initially pleased that Vimes is retiring because she "thinks he's better than that". Her opinion changes throughout the book and when, at the end, they realise Vetinari has effectively reinstated him, she simply smiles and leaves he and Carrot to plan the new Watchhouse together. What [[IWantMybelovedToBeHappy she wanted is not as important to her]] as her new husband getting to be the person he is: A watchman.

*** At least Vimes couldn't argue about the state of his axe-- He believes that even you armor should have a few dents, to show that someone's been hammering at it (i.e., you're doing your job as a copper). To do your job so hard your weapon is a ''mess''... well,.. you certainly were "doing the job before you."

* Sybil is initially pleased that Vimes is retiring because she "thinks he's better than that". Her opinion changes throughout the book and when, at the end, they realise Vetinari has effectively reinstated him, she simply smiles and leaves he and Carrot to plan the new Watchhouse together. What [[IWantMybelovedToBeHappy she wanted is not as important to her]] as her new husband getting to be the person he is: A watchman.

** Actually that was Gaspode saying it, only Carrot though he was thinking it because dogs can't talk. Still a Moment of Heartwarming, as Gaspode is playing matchmaker for Carrot and Angua by doing this, even though the Wonder Dog had a bit of a crush on her himself.

* Carrot taking Angua on a date on their day off... by showing her around Ankh Morpork. Angua (she with an inner monologue almost as cynical as ''Vimes's'') suspects with mingled chagrin and embarrassed attraction that it's as if he's presenting a city to her in the way other men offer chocolates or flowers.

* Every City Watch book shows Carrot's loyalty to and affection for Vimes, but given the plot of this one, it's especially touching. Carrot always puts what is right and necessary above what he personally wants (he'd rather be a watchman than a king), and though a later scene shows he's not afraid of Vimes and will fight him if necessary, he largely uses Vimes as a guiding stone for what to do (although, admittedly, his refusal of vampire watch members because of Vimes's firm insistence against such a thing shows an uglier side to both). Therefore, Carrot's refusal of his birthright is only partly because of his almost preternatural heroism. He listens to Vimes say, 'the city shouldn't have a king,' and he believes this to be right because Vimes is saying it.

** Actually that was Gaspode saying it, only Carrot though he was thinking it because dogs cant talk. Still a Moment of Heartwarming, as Gaspode is playing matchmaker for Carrot and Angua by doing this, even though the Wonder Dog had a bit of a crush on her himself.

** Actually that was Gaspode saying it, only Carrot though he was thinking it because dogs cant talk. Still a Moment of Heartwarming, as Gaspode is playing matchmaker for Carrot and Angua by doing this, even though the Wonder Dog had a bit of a crush on her himself.

* Actually that was Gaspode saying it, only Carrot though he was thinking it because dogs cant talk.

* After [[spoiler:Cuddy]]'s funeral, it was noted that the coffin was noticeably heavier than it should have been, with Carrot insinuating that the extra weight was [[spoiler:The Gonne]]

* After [[spoiler:Cuddy]]'s funeral, it was noted that the coffin was noticeably heavier than it should have been, with Carrot insinuating that the extra weight was [[spoiler:Cuddy's axe, which Cuddy repeatedly mentioned is supposed to be buried with him.]]

* Detritus's reaction to [[spoiler:Cuddy]]'s death. Made all the stronger by Carrot talking him down from obliterating a whole room's worth of assassins shortly afterword.